About the Role
The Environmental Health and Safety Officer plays a critical role in supporting hotel leadership to deliver on their safety, sustainability, and compliance commitments.
* Ensure safety standards and procedures are visibly and effectively integrated into the guest experience, contributing to guest peace of mind.
* Conduct regular safety inspections of guest-facing areas and follow up on identified risks or improvements.
* Support incident investigations involving guests and recommend measures to prevent recurrence.
* Provide input for guest communications and signage related to health, safety, and environmental awareness.
This role is central to fostering a culture of care - for our guests, our people, the environment, and the surrounding community.
Your Responsibilities
You will serve as the primary facilitator and organizer of the Responsible Business Committee, ensuring effective coordination of sustainability, safety, community, and compliance initiatives.
Collaborate with department heads to integrate safety practices into daily operations. Assist in delivering safety and compliance training programs across departments, ensuring consistent standards.
Promote team member involvement in responsible business efforts, including community service and sustainability activities.
Maintain records and reporting systems that allow for informed, data-driven decision making.
Requirements
We're looking for someone with:
* Tertiary qualification in WHS, Risk Management, Safety Management, Environment Science or a related field preferred.
* Demonstrated experience in a safety, compliance, or sustainability role within hospitality, tourism, or a similarly guest-focused industry.
* Strong knowledge of safety regulations, emergency response protocols, and insurance policies.
What We Offer
A world-class benefits package, including:
* Extensive career development opportunities with dedicated onsite trainers and an abundance of professional growth opportunities.
* IHG Australia's myBenefits program, including paid birthday leave, wellbeing hub, employee room rates, service recognition celebrations & myPerks platform with an extensive list of lifestyle and retail discounts.